We were next door and I saw this place. This is definitely one of the cutest shops I have seen…read more They had a lot of wrapping paper, gift bags cards, and cards for any and all occasions. Everything in here was so cute and you definitely can get a wonderful gift for anyone of any age. They definitely acknowledged us when we walked in but were not pushy. Definitely great customer service. I would highly recommend to stop by here for any gift idea before going anywhere else.

I wandered into the store after seeing the weekly calendar planners through the window. I've had…read moreproblems finding the perfect one for 2022. There are a lot of wonderful items. It's a little pricey, but if you can find a sale going on, definitely recommend purchasing. The salespeople I encountered were pleasant. Will definitely return when I need something else that is special.

Second to none customer service!…read more Best bulk TGC cards! Only 10 for a $1! I was there from 11am-1:30, searching for Yuka Morii and Asako Ito created Pokémon cards, I found a great collection of Yuka Morii cards, but only a few Asako Ito cards in the bulk boxes, but I only searched two boxes lol. I'll be back to search for more! Also don't forget to sign up with their rewards program, you earn points with every $1 spent! I spent about 13 bucks, so I earned some great points today! Always a class act, at DVY, great environment and very knowledgeable people. Overall: 20/10 on that Jonny Rating!

Awesome shop! We stopped in today, and everyone was so welcoming and friendly! I hope to return…read moresoon! This is what makes the hobby so fun.

I wasn't expecting my hobby lobby trip to be so memorable. Mark Anthony saw me choosing florals,…read moreand holding them up to the mirrors in the mirror isle. he kindly came up and asked me if it was for my wedding, I said yes. He conversed with me for a bit . He was so helpful and so kind and reassured me that I was choosing good florals. (I came alone) he congratulated me on my wedding, and his reassurance did honestly help me choose my flowers. To him it may have not seemed like a big deal, but that interaction meant a whole lot. His kindness was deeply appreciated today.

This experience was disappointing enough that I felt compelled to share it…read more On a Saturday evening around 6:50 p.m., I stopped by Hobby Lobby with my 4-year-old daughter and my elderly mother-in-law. We were preparing for an upcoming funeral, and I needed help with an expensive gold frame I had purchased from Hobby Lobby. One of the corners had separated, and I wanted to know whether the framing department could repair or reinforce it. Because the frame was large and heavy, I left it in my trunk until I confirmed that someone could help. My mother-in-law waited nearby so she could rest while my daughter accompanied me to the framing counter. I approached the employee working in the framing department and asked if he could assist me. His first response was, "I'm off in six minutes - what do you need?" The tone immediately caught me off guard. As I began explaining that the corner of the frame had broken apart and needed reinforcement, he interrupted me and said, "Stop. Just hurry up and tell me what you need." I was surprised because I was simply trying to explain the issue so he could determine whether it was something the framing department could fix. I told him the frame was needed for a funeral and asked if it could be repaired. Instead of addressing my question, he asked why my husband couldn't fix it. I explained that my husband is currently deployed, so he wasn't available to help, and that while I would try to repair it myself if necessary, I also work full-time. His response was simply, "So do I." At that point, it was clear that helping me was not a priority. What made the interaction even more upsetting was that my 4-year-old daughter asked afterward, "Mommy, why was that man so mean? Why didn't he want to help us?" Hearing that from my child was heartbreaking. I told her that maybe he was having a difficult day because I wanted her to understand that we should still try to show kindness to others. I shared my experience with the manager, who told me that this employee often tells others how important it is to be friendly with customers. Unfortunately, that was not reflected in the interaction we experienced. Thankfully, we went to Ace Hardware afterward, where an employee immediately took the time to help us. He recommended reinforcing the frame with small metal corner brackets, nails, and gold spray paint. His advice worked perfectly, and we were able to save the frame in time for the funeral. This review isn't about expecting perfection. Everyone has stressful days. It's about the importance of treating people with basic courtesy and respect, especially when they may already be going through a difficult time. A little kindness can make all the difference. Unfortunately, that was missing from our experience at Hobby Lobby.

I just appreciate that there are still a few Barnes and Nobles around. This isn't your father's…read moreBarnes though. The old Barnes and Nobles you could spend a couple hours walking around looking at books. This is the light version. Unfortunately online stuff has put us in the situation where you can go into this bookstore and cover the whole place in around 15 minutes. I was looking at the "horror" section and it's okay but again, the light version. Also the fact everything is so expensive now also doesn't help. A paperback was 20 bucks. I'm not paying 20 bucks for a book I'll read once that I can get a the library for free. Magazine prices are absurd. I did find a couple that were 8 bucks but most are over ten and usually more. For a magazine. I hope this type of place keeps going but I can see why they don't. Support your local book store.

Wonderland! Lots of space filled with generous genre selections. While there are a lot of the usual…read moremusic, games, and other things, the books are the main focus here. Much appreciated for that very reason. And some of the books these days are upping their game with gorgeous covers and internal pages, well, that makes browsing and buying physical book more compelling than ever. Busy shopping center so while the parking lot is large, getting a spot at peak times may be a short walk to where you are headed. That said, this is a vibrant and living area. The bookstore benefits from that with many fellow book lovers seeking out their next loved story. What goes great with a new book? Coffee or tea! Maybe a treat as well. Enjoy this nice cafe with Starbucks drink offerings. Topping that off, you treat selection is more varied than most places. Quality offerings.

Called the proprietor of What Do You Say Dear. She told me that she had closed her retail business.read more

I am currently planning a baby shower for my friend that will be an "alpaca" theme. This was a…read moretough theme to work with, and I needed alpaca themed invitations which were virtually impossible to find online. I contacted Kim and gave her some ideas. Kim was very open to all my suggestions and was able to put together a mock up very quickly. The invitation ended up being even cuter than what I had in mind! Kim "got it" in a big way. I'm so pleased with my invites and can't wait to send them out! I know my friend (who is having the baby) is going to love them. Going forward, I'll never order from Tinyprints again, knowing I have Kim as a resource to create both original as well as inexpensive invitations. Highly recommended!!

This is a great local shop that carries a wide selection of stationary items that I just love! Of…read morecourse the usual writing implements but also refills, notebooks, mailing envelopes, colorful single sheets of paper in large and small sizes with matching envelopes, tea towels, CA themed goodies and more! Items are more pricey than the big chain stores but it's okay because when I need something in a pinch, this shop is perfect. On another occasion, I stopped in for a specific type of birthday card that they didn't have when I eyed the Chinese New Year red envelopes. The price? A couple dollars for one. Yikes! Parking is generally easy and free. The staff is friendly and helpful. Please support this local business. Go in and browse the goodies here.

If you love (and use) fine stationery, this is your happy place! Lots of open stock pens, sealing…read morewax and brass seals, pen refills, fountain pens and fountain pen supplies, fountain pen-friendly papers, and of course, cards and a small amount of giftware! They have journals, planners, planner refills, Crane stationery, and a selection of fine gift wrap. You can find Claire Fontaine and Rhodia products here, as well as a few European and Japanese brands. I can usually find what I need here without assistance, so I don't really have much of an opinion about the customer service except to say that it's not exceptionally warm personalities at the register. This isn't important to me, but if it is for you, this is not a place where the staff will hold your hand or check on you actively. Still a solid little neighborhood stationery store, and very different in terms of stock and character from its sister store in Berkeley's Elmwood Neighborhood (I shop both).

Hollyhock is my go-to store for greeting cards, as they have a vast inventory of really nice and…read morefun cards. I also love their selection of gifts, wrapping paper, etc. I typically go in to buy one card and end up buying a handful of merchandise. Be careful! . It's addicting.

This is a very well-stocked card shop, with I'm guessing over 150 linear, feet floor to ceiling,…read morestocked with cards. There are also gifts and stationary, wrapping paper and soaps on sale here. This is not the place you're going to find a completely rare, laugh out loud, handcrafted card... But there's also no way you're going to walk out of here without a nice message, regardless of what your need may be.

This is a hidden gem in downtown Martinez. What a great concept to have multiple vendors, small…read morebusiness owners in one place. As soon as you enter they welcome you right away. We were approached immediately to explain the store set up. My sister and I spent a bit of time looking at everything. They have a little bit of everything. I loved the shirts and DIY. They also have classes which I'm thinking to look into joining. The value for several of the items seemed reasonable to me. There are a few items that are on higher end but can see the work in it too.

This is a nice addition to downtown Martinez. Inside you'll find handmade creations from more than…read more30 unique artists. From clothing to jewelry, pottery, home decor, and more. Little Martinez has become quite the artist mecca and weekend destination. Stop in and support local.

Terrible service! Horrible selection. Don't waste your time. The women who work there are more…read moreinterested in leaving than helping customers.

Cute store with many cute things. I was looking for greeting cards and wrapping paper, which they…read morehave. Items I was looking for were expensive but good quality. Not many people were in the store when I was there. I would probably go back again if price was no consideration or I didn't feel like going to CVS or Target.